Career Opportunities at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbents will be responsible for:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in those aspects encountered in the Built Environment that is taught in the degree programmes on offer in the Department;
• Developing a research programme in an appropriate area of expertise or expanding existing research programmes;
• Publishing research articles in the foremost national/international accredited journals;
• Supervising postgraduate Masters and Doctoral students within the research focus areas; 
• Performing assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature);
• Participating in the Department's community service programmes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Lecturer:

• A BSc degree from a university in one of the relevant undergraduate programmes recognised by The South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP);
• Candidates for the post of Lecturer should be in possession of a completed master’s degree or an equivalent degree of an equally advanced level;
• The academic record of the candidate must be excellent and must reflect the candidate's potential to become established as a teacher and researcher of good standing;
• Five years of teaching and industry-related experience;

Professional knowledge and experience in the following area;                                                                

• The candidate must be registered as a quantity surveyor with the statutory council, The South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP).

Senior Lecturer:

• Same as for Lecturer, and;
• A PhD degree that follows on the previous qualification;
• Six years of teaching and industry-related experience;
• A record of previous postgraduate teaching experience and supervision of doctoral and master's students;
• A well-established researcher supported by publication in peer-reviewed journals;
• Proven experience as author/co-author of ISI journal publications published or accepted;
• An appropriate recommendation for a rating from his/her university;
• The research field must be aligned with one of the research focus areas of the Department of Construction Economics and or EBIT Faculty.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Show the ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate classes;
• For Quantity Surveying, thorough knowledge of Quantities;
• Thorough knowledge of Building Science
• Thorough knowledge of Construction Quantities;
• Thorough knowledge of WinQS, Excel, BIM and or other construction programmes;
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in MS Office programmes, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Orientation in the use of electronic technologies and aids in the construction or built environment;
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team;
• The capability to operate collaboratively in multi-disciplinary activities.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Industry work experience or consulting of at least 6 years;
• Orientation in the use of electronic technologies and aids in the construction or built environment;
• Experience in built environment professional matters;
• Past and current contribution to enhance the profession through committee engagement at his/her respective voluntary association or statutory council;
• An appropriate NRF research rating, or if currently under evaluation, will be to the candidate's advantage.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbents will be responsible for:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in those aspects encountered in the Built Environment that is taught in the degree programmes on offer in the Department;
• Developing a research programme in an appropriate area of expertise, or expanding existing research programmes;
• Publishing research articles in the foremost national/international accredited journals;
• Supervising postgraduate Master’s and Doctoral students within the research focus areas; 
• Performing assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature);
• Participating in the Department's community service programmes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Lecturer:

• A BSc degree from a university in one of the relevant undergraduate programmes recognised by the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP);
• Candidates for the post of Lecturer should be in possession of a completed master’s degree or an equivalent degree of an equally advanced level;
• The academic record of the candidate must be excellent and must reflect the candidate's potential to become established as a teacher and researcher of good standing;
• Five years of teaching and industry-related experience;
• Professional knowledge and experience in the following area;                                                                
• The candidate must be registered as a construction manager or as a construction project manager with the statutory council, The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP). 

Senior Lecturer:
Same as for Lecturer, and;

• A PhD degree that follows on the previous qualification;
• Six years of teaching and industry-related experience;
• A record of previous postgraduate teaching experience and supervision of doctoral and master's students;
• A well-established researcher supported by publication in peer-reviewed journals;
• Proven experience as author/co-author of ISI journal publications published or accepted;
• An appropriate recommendation for a rating from his/her university;
• The research field must be aligned with one of the research focus areas of the Department of Construction Economics and or EBIT Faculty.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Show the ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate classes;
• For Construction Management, thorough knowledge of Building Services;
• Thorough knowledge of Building Science;
• Thorough knowledge of Construction Finance;
• Thorough knowledge of CCS, BIM and or other construction programmes;
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in MS Office programmes, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Orientation in the use of electronic technologies and aids in the construction or built environment;
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team;
• The capability to operate collaboratively in multi-disciplinary activities.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Industry work experience or consulting of at least 6 years;
• Orientation in the use of electronic technologies and aids in the construction or built environment;
• Experience in built environment professional matters;
• Past and current contribution to enhance the profession through committee engagement at his/her respective voluntary association or statutory council;
• An appropriate NRF research rating, or if currently under evaluation, will be to the candidate's advantage.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbents will be responsible for:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in those aspects encountered in the Built Environment that is taught in the degree programmes on offer in the Department;
• Developing a research programme in an appropriate area of expertise or expanding existing research programmes;
• Publishing research articles in the foremost national/international accredited journals;
• Supervising postgraduate Master's and Doctoral students within the research focus areas; 
• Performing assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature);
• Participating in the Department’s community service programmes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Lecturer:

• A BSc degree from a university in one of the relevant undergraduate programmes recognised by the Property Valuers Profession in South Africa (SACPVP);
• Candidates for the post of Lecturer should be in possession of a completed master’s degree or an equivalent degree of an equally advanced level;
• The academic record of the candidate must be excellent and must reflect the candidate’s potential to become established as a teacher and researcher of good standing;
• Five years of teaching and industry-related experience;
• Professional knowledge and experience in the following area;                                                                
• The candidate must be registered in terms of the Property Valuers Profession Act 2000 (act No 47 of 2000);
• Real Estate (Valuation); Registration as a property valuer without any restrictions

 
Senior Lecturer:
Same as for Lecturer, and;

• A PhD degree that follows on the previous qualification;
• Six years of teaching and industry-related experience;
• A record of previous postgraduate teaching experience and supervision of doctoral and master’s students;
• A well-established researcher supported by publication in peer-reviewed journals;
• Proven experience as author/co-author of ISI journal publications published or accepted;
• An appropriate recommendation for a rating from his/her university;
• The research field must be aligned with one of the research focus areas of the Department of Construction Economics and or EBIT Faculty.

 
Associate Professor:

• Same as for Senior Lecturer, and;
• Established international recognition as a researcher.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Show the ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate classes;
• For Real Estate, thorough knowledge of commercial and specialised property valuation;
• Thorough knowledge of residential property valuation;
• Thorough knowledge of property management of various types of property;
• Thorough knowledge of risk and maintenance management;
• Thorough knowledge of property management of green buildings;
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in MS Office programmes, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Orientation in the use of electronic technologies and aids in the construction or property industry;
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team;
• The capability to operate collaboratively in multi-disciplinary activities.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Industry work experience or consulting of at least 6 years;
• Orientation in the use of electronic technologies and aids in the construction or property industry;
• Experience in built environment professional matters;
• Past and current contribution to enhance the profession through committee engagement at his/her respective voluntary association or statutory council;
• An appropriate NRF research rating, or if currently under evaluation, will be to the candidate’s advantage.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role will provide professional utilization advice and control management of approved capital and operational funds. This will include control over external funds (grants, donations, sponsorships, contracts etc.) received from external institutions in accordance with the UP and entities policy guidelines.
• The role is also responsible for accurate and timely management and accounting statements and reports and the identification and management of relevant financial risks.

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Providing professional advice, control and management of approved capital and operational funds;
• Controlling funds received from external institutions (grants, donations, sponsorships, contracts, etc.) in accordance with the relevant policy guidelines and contracts;
• Processing and verifying financial transactions in the Faculty;
• Identifying and managing risk areas in the Faculty.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Bachelor or B Tech degree with accounting on a third-year level;
• Five years’ senior financial accounting experience. (Second and third years of SAICA, articles will be seen as senior financial accounting experience).

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of the following:
• Application of IFRS standards;
• Relevant South African tax legislation;
• Management reporting;
• Accounting business cycles;
• Budgeting;
• Proficient in the use of MS Office;
• Advanced competency in MS Excel;
• Appropriate business writing and communication skills;
• Accountability for own performance;
• Commitment to delivering value to clients;
• Ability to plan and prioritise tasks.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Honours degree in Financial Management or Accounting;
• Three years’ working experience in a tertiary education environment;
• Three years’ working experience in the use of PeopleSoft or equivalent ERP system;

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be expected to provide effective office and administration, as well as operational support to the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS and Gender to help ensure the successful functioning of the Centre. The primary objectives is ensuring excellence in intervention strategies, social justice support to UP and its surrounding communities and research.

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Centre and office administration:
• Overall administration and planning of staff meetings (venue/facilities bookings, announcements, documentation, agenda setting, taking minutes, compiling & distributing thereof);
• Travel and accommodation bookings;
• Mail and stationery control;
• Administrative assistance to project managers;
• Facilitating permissions for campus access
• Documenting and co-ordination of staff leave
• Financial Administration:
• Generate orders on PeopleSoft;
• Petty Cash (Claims on PeopleSoft);
• Acquisition of Stationery (PeopleSoft);
• Purchases;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with at least four (4) years’ relevant experience;

OR

• Relevant National 3-year Diploma with at least two (2) years’ relevant experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with a wide range of persons both internal and external;
• Proven computer skills, especially in the use of Windows, Microsoft Office and the Internet;
• Appropriate verbal and written language and communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail in all facets of administration;
• The ability to maintain high levels of discretion and confidentiality;
• The ability to work under pressure and independently.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Tertiary qualification in business administration;
• Work experience from within a tertiary education environment;
• Knowledge and experience of the University’s academic administration systems including Oracle PeopleSoft financial system and the maintenance of basic databases;
• At least five years’ appropriate experience in an administrative position.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The incumbent will serve as a research assistant in the Biosurveillance and Ecology of Emerging Zoonoses research group of Prof. Markotter in the Centre for Viral Zoonoses, Department of Medical Virology, Faculty of Health Sciences. The project focuses on the Biosurveillance for viral zoonoses around bat-livestock-human interfaces in Southern Africa. The incumbent will work closely with postgraduate researchers and primarily contribute to the high throughput nucleic acid and serology testing of samples and cell culture isolation of viruses to enable real-time outputs and reporting of results according to protocols.

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Preparing samples in the Biosafety level 3 laboratory for nucleic acid extraction or serological testing;
• Detecting viral nucleic acid using selected RT-PCR, hemi-nested PCR or real-time PCR assays according to standard operating procedures;
• Record keeping and reporting of results according to developed protocols and assist with research reporting;
• Sequencing (confirmatory conventional sanger sequencing) of amplified PCR products;
• Preparing samples for next generation sequencing;
• Basic bioinformatics on generated sequence data (editing, organizing and analyzing DNA sequencing data)
• Performing serological testing using basic techniques (such as ELISA, Rapid Fluorescent Focus Inhibition Test (RFFIT), and virus neutralization tests) and/or specific technology platforms (Luminex);
• Maintaining cell lines in culture and assist in isolation of selected viral species;
• Assisting with field visits to collect biological samples from small mammals on an ad hoc basis;
• Assisting with preparing and packing for fieldtrips;
• Assisting with the administration of general laboratory and field SOPs (formatting, updating, editing);
• Stock monitoring of reagents and consumables, aliquoting reagents as necessary;
• Ad hoc receiving, sorting, storing and retrieval of samples
• Assisting in the coordination of laboratory matters as necessary and financial administration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc Honours in Virology or a related field;
• At least 2 years’ experience in molecular biology techniques, with respects to virological methods;
• Experience in serology and performing serological assays such as neutralization assays and ELISA;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• The incumbent must have the following competencies:
• Advanced knowledge of virology including biocontainment and decontamination requirements;
• Extensive knowledge of RT-PCR for molecular testing;
• Advance competency in molecular and virological techniques;
• Advance competency in serology and serological techniques;
• Proficient in cell culture maintenance;
• Advanced competency to work in Biosafety level 2 laboratory;
• Basic competency to work in Biosafety level 3 facilities;
• Basic understanding of biosafety and biosecurity principles;
• Advanced writing, communication and people skills;
• Proven Word and Excel skills;
• Effective means of conflict avoidance and resolution;
• Must be highly organized with attention to detail;
• Assertive, with excellent leadership skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A valid driver’s licence;
• BSL3 training and experience working in a BSL3 laboratory;
• Cell culture experience;
• Field work experience and virological sample collection.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The incumbent will actively participate in the following areas:
• Operational activities and management of the Antimalarial Drug Discovery Platform; particularly the cultivation and assay of multiple life cycle stages of the parasite, including transmissible gametocytes and mosquito stages;
• Leading an independent research programme that synergises with both the activities of the Chair and the ISMC, with the express purpose of producing research output to attract research funding, foster international collaborations, and mentor postgraduate students;
• Teaching and curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Biochemistry;
• Participating in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research and community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD in Biochemistry;
• Evidenced publication record in accredited journals and/or international conference with a clear focus on malaria transmission-blocking drug discovery and drug target identification;
• Evidence of research funding and project management;
• Proven experience in research mentorship at tertiary level;
• Proven experience in undergraduate teaching in Biochemistry.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Evidence of the ability to collaborate, as well as the drive to build research capacity and research networks;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching expertise that complement the Department’s needs, including the ability to teach large undergraduate classes (> 150 students).

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Evidenced experience in BSL2 aseptic culture of all in vitro stages of malaria parasites, importantly transmissible gametocytes and mosquito stages, as well as in the assay of antimalarial compounds on all life cycle stages including transmission-blocking assays;
• Experience in proteomics and biochemical-based drug mode of action evaluation;
• Experience in bioinformatics applications and related data management systems;
• Excellent communication skills, a student-centred mind-set, and good interpersonal skills.